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Accounts & Payroll Officer #1180

Salary £27,000 FTE (£16,200 for 22.5 hours)
Location Dougie Mac, Adult Hospice - ST3 3NZ
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This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance Team on an 18-month Fixed Term Contract. This dual Accounts and Payroll role will provide support across both functions and offers the opportunity to support a range of financial processes, from weekly and monthly payroll administration to purchase and sales ledger activities, bank reconciliations, credit control, and financial record keeping.

Working as part of a supportive team, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver accurate payroll and accounting services while contributing to ongoing improvements as we implement new finance systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance or payroll experience who is looking to develop their skills across both disciplines in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
  • To assist in the purchase ledger process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and authorised
  • Assist with sales ledger activities, including raising invoices, allocating receipts and supporting credit control processes to maintain strong cash flow and minimise overdue debt.
  • To assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
  • To support Accounts and Payroll teams with other administrative tasks.

About You

  • Experience of working within a finance or payroll environment
  • Knowledge of payroll legislation
  • Understanding of financial controls.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.

As a Dougie Mac employee, you’ll benefit from:

  • 🌴 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
  • 🔄 Options to buy and sell annual leave
  • 🏥 Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
  • 💰 Competitive Pension Scheme
  • ✅ DBS paid for by the hospice
  • 📚 Learning & Development opportunities
  • 🚗 Free on-site parking

✨ Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. ✨

Salary: £27,000 FTE (£16,200 actual salary)

Hours: 3 days - 22.5 hours a week (Monday, Thursday & Friday)

Applications close: Sunday 20th September 2026

Interviews: w.c 28th September 2026

📩 How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. See the Recruitment Process Document for more information.

📞 For more information, please contact:
Vicki Dean (Director of Finance)
📧 vickidean@dmhospice.org.uk ¦ 📱 01782 344300

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.

At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

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